A rectangular tactile chart with a white border, showing the periodic table in blue, yellow, green, and purple squares.

Tactile Periodic Table

by American Printing House for the Blind

$47.00, see price history

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Ready to use This is a standalone braille reference, much like a textbook or reader. There is nothing to set up, connect, or program, so a student can start using it as soon as it's out of the package. The one choice to make is UEB or Nemeth, and a teacher or the student can easily make that call based on the braille they already read.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Tactile Periodic Table lets a student explore the periodic table of the elements by touch, so chemistry reference material isn't locked behind print. It comes in two braille code options, UEB (Unified English Braille) and Nemeth, which is the braille code used for math and science notation. It's meant for independent use, so a student can look up and study the elements without a sighted helper reading the chart aloud. This is a print-style reference piece, so you'll want to pick the braille code your student reads before ordering.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$47.00

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How to fund this

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Ready to use
Price
$47.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Unpack the table and lay it flat on a desk or table.
    2. Use your fingertips to explore it. No power, pairing, or software is needed.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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